Predictors and health impacts of Ramadan intermittent fasting among patients with sickle cell disease by Mortadah Hadi Alsalman, Zaenb Alsalman, Maryam Mohammed Alshams, Jinan Mohammed Aljasem, Zahra Saleh Alsindi, Amani Abdullah Almutairi, Khadija Abdulrahman Alsunaikh, Hadeel Hesham Buali, Kefah Baqir Algadeeb, Nawal Eltayeb Omer Mohammed, Abdulaziz Abdullah Bushehab, Marwa Mahmoud Shafey

“…This study seeks to identify predictors of fasting capability and investigate the effects of fasting among this patient population.Participants and methodsThis cross-sectional study enrolled adult Muslim patients with SCD from Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through direct interviews using a structured questionnaire with four sections.ResultsA total of 320 patients with SCD were evaluated, with a mean age of 32.6 years (SD ± 11.01) and the majority were females (63.1%). …”
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The XEC Variant: Genomic Evolution, Immune Evasion, and Public Health Implications by Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Kenneth Lundstrom, Altijana Hromić-Jahjefendić, Nawal Abd El-Baky, Debaleena Nawn, Sk. Sarif Hassan, Alberto Rubio-Casillas, Elrashdy M. Redwan, Vladimir N. Uversky

“…To achieve this, we conducted a structured search of the literature of peer-reviewed articles, preprints, and official surveillance data from 2023 to early 2025, prioritizing virological, clinical, and immunological reports related to XEC and its parent lineages. …”
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Patient and clinician experiences with the implementation of telemedicine and related adaptations in office-based buprenorphine treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitativ... by Melissa Davoust, Angela R. Bazzi, Samantha Blakemore, Juliana Blodgett, Anna Cheng, Sarah Fielman, Kara M. Magane, Jacqueline Theisen, Richard Saitz, Alicia S. Ventura, Zoe M. Weinstein

“…From this clinic, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 25 patients and 16 clinicians (including prescribers and non-prescribers). …”
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Assessing the quality of care in primary health care facilities in all municipalities in Kosovo 2016–2023 by Astrid M. Knoblauch, Astrid M. Knoblauch, Sarah Rajkumar, Sarah Rajkumar, Robert Canavan, Robert Canavan, Qamile Ramadani, Ariana Bytyçi Katanolli, Shegë Bahtiri, Debra Stevenson, Debra Stevenson, Debra Stevenson, Merita Stavileci Mustafa, Nicu Fota, Nicu Fota, Nicu Fota, Jana Gerold, Jana Gerold

“…However, substantial challenges remain, particularly among managing non-communicable diseases (NCD) like diabetes and hypertension, due to gaps in structural and procedural aspects. The Accessible Quality Healthcare project (2016–2027) aimed at improving the health of the Kosovar population by strengthening the quality of PHC services with a specific focus on NCDs. …”
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A qualitative exploration of active ingredients and mechanisms of action of an online singing programme with mothers experiencing postnatal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic:... by Alexandra Burton, Rebecca H. Bind, Rachel Davis, Lorna Greenwood, Ching Yin Lee, Carolina Estevao, Katie Hazelgrove, Celeste Miller, Kristi Priestley, Lavinia Rebecchini, Tim Osborn, Hannah Dye, Paola Dazzan, Anthony Woods, Nikki Crane, Carmine M. Pariante, Daisy Fancourt

“…Data were analysed inductively using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Environmental risk factors associated with community diarrheal disease in Ethiopia by Devin LaPolt, Sage Smith, Lina Gazu, Silvia Alonso, Amete Mihret Teshale, Binyam Moges Azmeraye, Galana Mamo Ayana, Dessie Abebaw Angaw, Desalegne Degefaw, Ariel V. Garsow, Aaron Beczkiewicz, Getnet Yimer, Michala J. Krakowski, Robert Scharff, Eyasu T. Seyoum, Barbara Kowalcyk

“…REDCAP mobile app was used to collect data during face-to-face interviews using a structured, pretested questionnaire. …”
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Prevalence of vaping, vaping-associated short-term symptoms of respiratory and cardiovascular morbidities, and factors associated with the initiation of vaping among young adults i... by Aisha Altanaib, Arwa Alkhannah, Dhuha Alfouderi, Mariam Almutairi, Rawan Abdullah, Maryam Almuhaileej, Fajer Alqadeeri, Reema Alajmi, Loulwah Alenizi, Ahmad Alsultan, Saeed Akhtar

“…Methods In October 2024, a cross-sectional study enrolled students, aged ≥18 years, from various colleges of Kuwait University. Data were collected using a structured e-questionnaire administered through in-person invitations and online platforms. …”
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The COMBAT Project: study protocol for the development of a core outcome set for morbidity following surgery in paediatric brain tumour patients by Sandhya Trichinopoly Krishna, Nicola Harman, Conor Mallucci, Barry Pizer, Michael D. Jenkinson, Kristian Aquilina, Kim Bull, Jon Foss-Skiftesvik, Helen Hartley, James Hayden, Colin Kennedy, Ulrich W. Thomale, Sophie Wilne, Jeffrey H. Wisoff, Faris Bouaouiche, Liz Hull, John Robinson, Hannah L. Vickers, Carrol Gamble

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Stakeholder perspectives on the effects of environmental and socio-economic factors on children's health and learning: a qualitative study in Greater Manchester, England by Sarah Daniels, Hua Wei, Anne Clayson, Martie van Tongeren, Thomas Bannan, Melanie Carder, Luke Munford, Nicola Gartland

“…This study aimed to explore stakeholders' views on the impact of environmental and socio-economic factors on children's health and learning, and the effectiveness of local air quality initiatives.MethodsBetween April and June 2024, we conducted 15 semi-structured interviews with primary school teachers, local government and transport representatives from Greater Manchester (GM), a city region with high levels of deprivation in the Northwest of England. …”
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Confirmatory study on the retention rate of ketogenic diet therapy and related factors in children with drug‐resistant epilepsy: A single‐center cohort study by Jie Zhang, Qiang Gu, Yuan Wu, Han Xie, Cuijie Wei, Yao Zhang, Taoyun Ji, Xinhua Bao, Xingzhi Chang, Yuehua Zhang, Yuwu Jiang, Ye Wu

“…Methods This was a single‐center cohort study. Baseline data were collected, and regular follow‐up was conducted after KDT treatment. …”
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Patient and public involvement in the SPRUCE methodology study investigating electronic patient reported outcomes in oncology clinical trials by Morgaine Stiles, Monisha Dewan, Georgina Manning, Jessica Maudsley, Diana King, Jacqui Gath, Andy Deutsch, Esme Radin, Kim Watson, Franko Kowalczuk, Stephanie Foster, Alexa Gillman, Joanne Haviland, Elizabeth Hill, Lisa Lloyd, Robert Huddart, Emma Hall, Lara Philipps, Rebecca Lewis

“…The first committee meeting saw PPI members testing the electronic PRO (ePRO) system and giving feedback on this and the patient-facing documents, for which we provided structured feedback forms. Members also provided feedback on the meeting itself. …”
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Explanatory models and coping with alcohol misuse among conflict-affected men in Ukraine by Sergiy Bogdanov, Kateryna Koss, Kimberly Hook, Quincy Moore, Catharina Van der Boor, Alessandro Masazza, Daniela C. Fuhr, Bayard Roberts, Carl May, Olha Fedorets, Oxana Bayer, Andrii Karachevskyy, Abhijit Nadkarni

“…Qualitative data received from each subgroup were analysed separately. …”
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PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND LIFE QUALITY IN CORONARY HEART DISEASE PATIENTS: RESULTS OF THE RUSSIAN PART OF INTERNATIONAL MULTICENTER STUDY EUROASPIRE IV by N. V. Pogosova, R. G. Oganov, S. A. Boytsov, A. K. Ausheva, O. Yu. Sokolova, A. A. Kursakov, Yu. M. Pozdnyakov, A. O. Salbieva, I. N. Lelchuk, T. A. Gusarova, N. V. Gomyranova, A. V. Karpova, N. A. Eliseeva, E. B. Akhmedova, K. K. Bedeynikova, M. N. Korneeva

“…To the study protocol, the analysis of medical charts was included, with following visit and structured interview. During the study, long-term results were evaluated, presence and level of the risk factors, including psychosocial, life quality parameters, adequacy of the acquired by patients recommendations and the grade of adherence. …”
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Age features of myocardial remodeling in men with ischemic chronic heart failure and renal dysfunction by D. A. Lashkul

“…However, in most studies structural remodeling of the myocardium was analyzed without sex and age characteristics. …”
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Multi-field information fusion-based analysis of the macroscopic and mesoscopic damage evolution and location identification of caving and water-conducting fracture zones for minin... by Jiangbo WEI, Shuangming WANG, Lang LIU, Baoning WEI, Deyu CHONG, Zhizhen LIU, Dongkui LI, Dengdeng ZHUANG, Jing ZHOU

“…ObjectiveFor the coal mining areas in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, there is an urgent need to determine the failure characteristics of the mining overburden and the spatial structural evolution of caving and water-conducting fracture zones in the overburden, which is recognized as the major challenge in coal mining through gangue grouting filling in goaves. …”
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Riscos ocupacionais relacionados ao trabalho de enfermagem em uma unidade ambulatorial especializada [Occupational risks in nursing at a specialized out-patient unit] [Riesgos labo... by Norma Valéria Dantas de Oliveira Souza, Ariane da Silva Pires, Francisco Gleidson de Azevedo Gonçalves, Luana dos Santos Cunha, Shino Shoji, Liana Viana Ribeiro, Kelly Fernanda Assis Tavares

“…It aims at describing the perceptions those workers have about the effects of work upon their health; discussing solutions proposed for control and/or elimination of the risks. Data were collected by semi structured interviews and submitted to thematic contents analysis. …”
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CLINICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH EARLY AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS (RUSSIAN COHORT OF PATIENTS) by E. E. Gubar', A. G. Bochkova, T. V. Dubinina, A. B. Dyomina, O. A. Rumyantseva, M. M. Urumova, S. V. Shubin, A. A. Godzenko, A. V. Smirnov, E. Yu. Tyukhova, S. I. Glukhova, Sh. F. Erdes

“…X-ray revealed definite SI in 49.3% of patients («classic» AS). According to MRI data, 30.1% of patients with active SI and without structural changes of sacroiliac joints had pre-radiological stage of AS (by Russian version of modified New York criteria). 74.0% of patients fulfilled both sets of ASAS criteria for axSpA, 5.5% – met only I criteria set, whereas 20.5% – only II criteria set. …”
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The meaning of ‘quality’ of homecare for older people: a scoping review by Alex Hall, Vanessa Davey, Lisa McGarrigle, Jayne Astbury, Kimberly Lazo Green, Nisar Ahmed, Oleta Williams, Fiona Beyer, Barbara Hanratty, Debora Price

“…We identified four dimensions: (1) relationships and continuity of care; (2) bespoke care; (3) organisational and structural aspects of care; and (4) understanding of quality as a measurable construct. …”
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Assessing antibiotic use practices on central Burkina Faso cattle farms and the associated risks to environmental and human health contamination: A pilot study by Djifahamaï Soma, Fatimata Bintou J. Diarra, Isidore Juste O. Bonkoungou, Namwin Siourimè Somda, Evariste Bako, Marguerite Edith M. Nikiema, Souleymane Sore, Natéwindé Sawadogo, Nicolas Barro, Daouda Kassié

“…Materials and Methods: In April 2023, a survey was conducted among 50 cattle farm owners and managers across four peri-urban area of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Data were collected using structured questionnaires through Kobo Toolbox. …”
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NDVI Estimation Throughout the Whole Growth Period of Multi-Crops Using RGB Images and Deep Learning by Jianliang Wang, Chen Chen, Jiacheng Wang, Zhaosheng Yao, Ying Wang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Yi Sun, Fei Wu, Dongwei Han, Guanshuo Yang, Xinyu Liu, Chengming Sun, Tao Liu

“…This study utilizes field data from five major crops (cotton, rice, maize, rape, and wheat) throughout their whole growth periods. …”
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